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How It Happened Despite holding Providence to 20 points in the second half, Rhode Island could not overcome its shooting woes, falling 59-50 to the Friars Saturday evening.

The Rams (3-3) shot just 29.8 percent from the floor – including 2-of-18 from 3-point range, as they struggled to find offensive rhythm. Providence (6-2) was able to build a 12-point advantage by halftime. Shooting 57.1 percent (4-of-7) from the arc and 48.3 from the floor overall, the Friars steadily built their lead.

Rhode Island used its defense to stay in the game after the break, slowly trimming the deficit to seven points on a dunk by Cyril Langevine with 12:35 to go. The Rams – who held Providence to 19 percent shooting in the second half (4-of-21) – caused misses on Providence's next two shots. However, the Rams could not get any closer, as Providence held on down the stretch.